Explore the dynamic world of science education throughout the Celebration as speakers and workshops delve into the latest thinking about ways to engage students in 21st century science. Keynote speaker Alan Alda, host of the new PBS production “The Human Spark,” actor, director, and author, will discuss how to inspire and energize students about science. […]
Literacy and You in a Digital Age
This event, organized by ICEM-CIME, will explore the theme of “Literacy and You in a Digital Age”. Literacy, not just media literacy, is as we all know a major obstacle facing many societies today on a global scale and is one that, with the aid of educational media developments, both pedagogoical and technical, can certainly […]
Euro-Iberoamerican Congress ATEI Media literacy and digital cultures
The International Congress on “Media literacy and digital cultures”, which is being held on occasion of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union and within the framework of ATEI, aims to provide an arena for the debate, reflection and analysis of initiatives, projects, research and trends in relation to media literacy In Europe and Latin […]
Social Media for Social Change Conference
Leaders from the world of technology, politics, government, journalism, blogging, and social activism will share how they’re using social media to enhance civic engagement, improve transparency in the media, and foster open governance. The two-day conference will offer morning keynotes, afternoon breakout sessions and a panel discussion at the end of each day.
The Annual Games for Change Festival
The Annual Games for Change Festival brings together the world’s leading foundations, NGOs, game-makers, academics, and journalists to explore how best to harness this incredibly powerful medium to help address the most critical issues of our day, from poverty, climate change, global conflicts, to human rights. Every year, the festival doubles in size and brings […]
Summer Institute for Educators: 2010 Powerful Voices for Kids
The Powerful Voices for Kids Summer Institute is an intensive professional development experience developed by Renee Hobbs and taught by a diverse faculty including leading scholars, experienced classroom teachers, media professionals, and educational technology specialists. Participants learn about the theory of media literacy, engage in model lessons to deepen their understanding of the use of […]
2010 Youth-Powered Video Institute
At EVC, we believe there is no better way to teach students the power of story telling and community inquiry than to give them the tools to become researchers, producers, authors, and editors. We also believe there is no better way for teachers to develop the skills needed to implement this inquiry-based method than for […]
Youth powered video film festival
The Youth-Powered Video Film Festival furthers EVC’s mission to develop the artistic, critical literacy and career goals of young people, while nurturing their idealism and commitment to social change. EVC’s Youth-Powered Video curriculum was first implemented in 2005 to support teachers and youth workers, nationally and internationally, in the facilitation of student-centered video projects that […]
Annual Reel Teens Festival
The Festival celebrates the creative intelligence of young people by screening films and videos made by teenagers. This past year 493 entries were received, 42 from foreign countries with 70 finalists being screened over the 3 days of the festival which is held in the Village of Hunter, New York. There is no fee to […]
Do It Your Damn Self! The deadline is June 30th
“Do It Your Damn Self!!” (DIYDS!!) National Youth Video and Film Festival is a product of the Community Art Center’s Teen Media Program. The deadline is June 30th! The Teen Media Program, founded in 1970, has encouraged generations of teens to share their stories. With photography, video and filmmaking as a tool of expression, they […]